You know something we are all thankful for? Volunteers! It would be very difficult to pull off school activities, club projects, potlucks and parties, fundraisers, and events without volunteers. Free online SignUps and coordination solutions from SignUp.com makes it super easy to recruit your volunteers.

Plus, whether you're organizing a group of people, contributing to a cause, or just wanting to get more out of your day, the Idea Center is your go-to destination for time-saving tips, ideas and best practices.

No Carve Pumpkin Party Ideas

Keep it simple! First up, tell everyone to bring their own pumpkin (real or faux) then supply a bunch of crafty creative supplies. Give out decorating suggestions or let them come up with their own. Make it a specific theme decorating party or simply all things creepy & Halloween-y.

Easy Kid Friendly Carving Ideas

Make sure you always have adult supervision with any power tools, dry ice or knives!Kids love the mess and fun of cleaning out pumpkins and then carving them. Maybe ask everyone to cut the top opening and remove the pulp and seeds before coming to the party so they can get right to the carving fun.

Give everyone several easy carving ideas with instructions clearly written out and ask people to bring different carving supplies. Use SignUp.com to make this part easy.

One Cut and DONE! Fanged Pumpkin, don’t forget the fake fangs! From MarthaStewart.com

VIDEO Instructions for a SMOKEY JACK-O-LANTERN:

Ultimate Jack-O-Lantern Challenge

Flex your carving muscles and let the creative pumpkin juices flow!Tell your guests there will be prizes in several different categories: Most elaborate, Most creative, Most creepy, Most hilarious

Provide goofy Halloween hats and headbands from the local dollar store for the winners!

Two Challenge Options:

Everyone brings their own supplies and creates their Most Bestest Jack during the party with judges watching all along the way.

OR

Ask participants to bring their finished creations and enjoy the party time talking and eating of course with the judging happening at the beginning so the winners can wear goofy Halloween Head Gear all night!

Best Idea of All?

Be sure to use SignUp.com to organize the snacks AND supplies for your super scary Halloween Pumpkin Palooza! You’ll be the teacher’s hero when you offer to create a SignUp for the Halloween Class party craft supplies. Or if you can’t attend the next Scout Party, let them know you will be in charge of the volunteer SignUp for their Halloween or Pack Meeting.